Knicks vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 12

Knicks vs. Hornets Game Info

• Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
• Time: 6 p.m. ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: FDSSE and MSG

The New York Knicks (53-28) are heavy underdogs (by 13.5 points) to build on a seven-game home win streak when they host the Charlotte Hornets (43-38) on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET. The matchup has an over/under of 217.5 points.

Knicks vs. Hornets Odds & Spread

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Knicks vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (64.3%)

Knicks vs. Hornets Betting Trends

• The Hornets have covered the spread 49 times in 81 games with a set spread.
• The Knicks have 41 wins against the spread in 81 games this season.
• Games involving the Hornets have hit the over 32 times this season.
• Knicks games this season have hit the over on 37 of 81 set point totals (45.7%).
• Charlotte has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered 25 times in 41 opportunities at home, and it has covered 24 times in 40 opportunities in road games.
• The Hornets have gone over the total in a lower percentage of home games (36.6%) than games on the road (42.5%).
• New York's winning percentage against the spread at home is .667 (26-13-0). On the road, it is .357 (15-26-1).
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Knicks' games have finished above the over/under at home (48.7%, 19 of 39) compared to on the road (42.9%, 18 of 42).

Hornets Leaders

• LaMelo Ball averages 20.1 points, 4.8 boards and 7.2 assists.
• Kon Knueppel averages 18.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists, shooting 47.7% from the floor and 42.7% from downtown (ninth in league), with 3.4 made treys per game (third in NBA).
• Miles Bridges averages 17.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists, shooting 46% from the floor and 33.4% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 made 3-pointers per game.
• Brandon Miller averages 20.2 points, 4.9 boards and 3.4 assists, shooting 43.5% from the floor and 38.3% from downtown, with 3.1 made 3-pointers per game (10th in NBA).
• Moussa Diabate is averaging 7.9 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 1 block.

Knicks Leaders

• Mikal Bridges is averaging 14.6 points, 3.9 boards and 3.8 assists for the Knicks.
• Jose Alvarado averages 7.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists. He is also sinking 41.8% of his shots from the floor and 34.9% from beyond the arc, with 1.4 treys per game.
• Jordan Clarkson averages 8.7 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists. He is draining 45.3% of his shots from the field and 32.9% from 3-point range, with 1 treys per contest.
• Miles McBride's numbers on the season are 11.8 points, 2.4 boards and 2.6 assists per contest. He is sinking 41.9% of his shots from the floor and 40.9% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.7 triples.
• The Knicks are getting 9.3 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game from Landry Shamet.

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